Troupe attempts largest burlesque dance

January 4, 2011 11:17 AM

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Kimberley Dunne and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Kimberley Dunne and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they ... more

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL ... more

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Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin... Photo-500717.2465 - Times Union

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers pose for photographs after attempting to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers pose for photographs after attempting to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday ... more

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON ... more

Photo: LEON NEAL

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin... Photo-500701.2465 - Times Union

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers pose for photographs after attempting to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers pose for photographs after attempting to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

A tourist takes a photograph as a group of Virgin Holidays staff and burlesque enthusiasts pose in front of the National Gallery in central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

A tourist takes a photograph as a group of Virgin Holidays staff and burlesque enthusiasts pose in front of the National Gallery in central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on ... more

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A tourist takes a photograph as a group of Virgin Holidays staff... Photo-500697.2465 - Times Union

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A group of Virgin Holidays staff and burlesque enthusiasts pose in front of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

A group of Virgin Holidays staff and burlesque enthusiasts pose in front of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP ... more

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL ... more

Photo: LEON NEAL

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin... Photo-500704.2465 - Times Union

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

A burlesque enthusiast in outfit walks in central London following a world record attempt by a group of enthusiasts to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

A burlesque enthusiast in outfit walks in central London following a world record attempt by a group of enthusiasts to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP ... more

Photo: Lefteris Pitarakis

A burlesque enthusiast in outfit walks in central London following... Photo-500689.2465 - Times Union

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Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON ... more

Photo: LEON NEAL

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin... Photo-500700.2465 - Times Union

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday ... more

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday ... more

Kimberley Dunne and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Kimberley Dunne and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they ... more

A group of Virgin Holidays staff and burlesque enthusiasts pose in front of the National Gallery in central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

A group of Virgin Holidays staff and burlesque enthusiasts pose in front of the National Gallery in central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON ... more

Photo: LEON NEAL

A group of Virgin Holidays staff and burlesque enthusiasts pose in... Photo-500696.2465 - Times Union

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Kimberley Dunne (C) leads dancers in an attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance ... more

Kimberley Dunne and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Kimberley Dunne and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they ... more

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday staff and burlesque enthusiasts, took part in a five minute routine. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) less

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Dancers attempt to break the record for the world's largest burlesque dance in Trafalgar Square on January 3, 2011 in London, England. The dance troop, made up of Virgin Holiday ... more

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits walk the streets of central London following a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits walk the streets of central London following a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris ... more

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON ... more

Photo: LEON NEAL

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin... Photo-500702.2465 - Times Union

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Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits walk in central London's Trafalgar Square, following a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits walk in central London's Trafalgar Square, following a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP ... more

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL ... more

Photo: LEON NEAL

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin... Photo-500703.2465 - Times Union

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Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C-In Black) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C-In Black) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP ... more

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL ... more

Photo: LEON NEAL

Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne poses with a group of Virgin... Photo-500699.2465 - Times Union

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Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest ... more

Photo: Lefteris Pitarakis

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in... Photo-500695.2465 - Times Union

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Kimberley Dunne, center, and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Kimberley Dunne, center, and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what ... more

Photo: Lefteris Pitarakis

Kimberley Dunne, center, and other burlesque enthusiasts in outfits... Photo-500686.2465 - Times Union

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Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits walk the streets of central London following a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits walk the streets of central London following a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris ... more

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest Burlesque Dance, Monday Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) less

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in front of the National Gallery in central London's Trafalgar Square, during a world record attempt to break what they called the World's Largest ... more

Photo: Lefteris Pitarakis

Burlesque enthusiasts in outfits pose for the photographers in... Photo-500687.2465 - Times Union

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TOPSHOTS-Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) less

TOPSHOTS-Burlesque dancer Kimberley Dunne (C) poses with a group of Virgin Holidays staff in Trafalgar Square, central London during a photocall to launch the company's January sale on January 3, 2011. AFP ... more